Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters

Tikunei HaZohar, Be’er Yitzchak – Zholkva, 1778

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Tikunei HaZohar, with Be’er Yitzchak commentary, by Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik of Pułtusk [Zholkva, 1778].
One of first books which present sayings of the Vilna Ga’on, during his lifetime. See introduction, leaf 17/2 which states: “… I have proposed this before the rabbi… the great and famous divine Hassid, Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna”. Also on leaf 36/1 he cites something which he asked the Vilna Ga’on “… and he responded with his holy mouth…”.
(Missing title page), [3], 22, 194 leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage, stains and wear. Ancient semi-leather damaged binding.
First book in Winograd listing, Treasury of Books of Vilna Ga’on, in chapter “Books mentioning Vilna Ga’on during his lifetime”. No. 1283.
The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples
The Vilna Ga'on and his Disciples